Community Engagement

The Community Advisory Board, Precinct Advisory Councils, and
Neighborhood Task Forces are the principle vehicles for involvement
in the Seattle Community Court program.

The Community Advisory Board

The Community Advisory Board, comprised of residents, business owners, community based organizations and public agencies
meets quarterly to address the community's best interests. Key elements include program priorities, problem solving, partner agency guidelines, community service
activities, sentencing framework, amount of community service hours to replace jail time, timeline for defendant compliance, and procedures for non-compliance.

Seattle Police Precinct Advisory Councils

Seattle Police Precinct Advisory Councils, serving in a citizen advisory capacity to the West, East, North, South, and Southwest precincts,
offer advice on community service projects and areas that need attention.

Neighborhood Task Forces

As stakeholders most impacted by quality of life nuisance crimes, neighborhood groups identify the types of service they would like to see completed
and often work side-by-side with Community Court defendants. Our community partners are pleased with the contributions made by our Community Court participants:

Belltown "The neighborhood is consistently
cleaner since the Community Court participants began their community
service activities" and "It is great to see these individuals
positively and enthusiastically giving back."

Beacon Alliance of Neighbors "The Community Court
people have done so much work clearing the previously impassable
staircase leading to the bottom of the hill - we can now walk down
the stairs."

Colman Neighbors Association "It's been great to
have Community Court helping us keep our neighborhood clean."